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Two nursing sports bras that will have you looking like their hot catalog models in no time. (Ha.)
Since my baby literally can't be without me for more than 20 minutes without starting a scream-fest -- I'm just that special, I guess -- it means I need to be ready to feed pretty much at all times. Like, the second I arrive home from a workout. And that means I need...
RAD American Women A-Z: Required reading for our girls. And definitely our boys.
As you probably know, a good alphabet book is one of those must-haves in any child's library. Over the years my kids have loved learning about design in Maira Kalman's Ah Ha to Zig Zag, getting a real feel for their letters in Franceschelli and...
7 of the coolest affordable photo gifts for Mother’s Day, all under $50
With Mother's Day just around the corner, you may be like us, thinking hm, I have 8 bazillion amazing photos on my computer and my smart phone -- maybe I can finally do something with them? Like say turning them into some really cool but affordable photo gifts for Mom...
Baby socks that stay up? We found them!
It's a small #firstworldproblem as far as parenting goes, but baby socks that don't stay up are one of my pet peeves. Maybe it's the fact that I've spent more money than I care to admit on tiny pairs of socks the last two years, but it just sucks when one sock goes...
Don’t throw out those cups!
As my NYC neighborhood catches spring fever big time this weekend, I'm suddenly digging all the picnic supplies out of hiding. One thing I could use but don't have: reusable plastic cups. Since my kids have started using real glasses, I guess we just don't have any....
Cool city map posters that beat hanging atlas pages on the wall
One of the biggest (and best) trends we’ve noticed over the last few years are the fun homages to your home state or favorite city. So these modern city map posters by artist Sarah Lund are a perfectly subtle way to go graphic without overwhelming your walls. With a...
Olive Us are excited about the new 1st Film Festival
Have you heard? Our favorite filmmaking family of 8 just announced a film festival for children and we couldn't be more excited! Our love of Gabrielle Blair and her beautiful family runs deep. From her amazing new Design Mom book to her delightful short film series,...
11 cool career t-shirts for girls who don’t need reminders that they can do anything
Shopping for t-shirts for my 7-year-old daughter this week, I can't believe I'm still seeing so many with slogans like I'm so fancy!, Me, my selfie, and I, and—worst of all—Boy magnet. Oof. Why? The last thing I want is for my smart-as-a-whip girl to think she better...
Cool summer camps for kids that go way beyond swimming and archery
With spring break in the rearview mirror, our kids are already looking forward to heading off to camp. So we thought it would be fun to explore the coolest summer camps out there. We were blown away by what we found -- from camps with long histories and cool new...
Announcing our 2015 Mother’s Day Gift Guide! Whoo!
We are so happy to introduce our tenth (WHAT?) annual Mother's Day Gift Guide. It's been one of our favorite annual traditions -- and one for our readers too -- and some of you, who have been with us from the early days can see how it's grown and evolved over the...
11 messy projects for preschoolers that let you be The Fun Parent
If you find yourself saying Don't make a mess! to your curious, imaginative, and, yeah, messy preschooler more times than you care to count, we're going to challenge you to say Let's make a mess for a change. Wait til you see how good that feels. Oh sure, we couldn't...
Skinny comfort food recipes that gently ease you into healthier eating
As soon as spring hits, I immediately try to switch food gears by ditching all that stick-to-your-ribs winter fare in favor of super light meals instead. It’s a good impulse, but sudden changes like these rarely last more than a week for me. Know what I mean? After...
How to foster a love of music in your little kids: 6 simple, no-stress things you can do right now
Music is such an important part of children's lives from both an educational and entertainment standpoint. As a former music therapist and college professor I might be a little biased, but there are plenty of personal stories and scientific studies to back up the...
The sweetest and sassiest new swaddle blankets for spring and summer: Bunnies, birds, bees and zoonicorns
I think I probably speak for most parents of young babies when I say that swaddle blankets are my life. And ironically, mostly not for swaddling. I mean, yes, my kids were wrapped up like burritos in the early months, but those handy swaddle blankets also doubled as...
My Amazing Body: the best info for curious-about-their-bodies preschoolers
My five-year-old son told me he thinks girls are the coolest because, among other things, they get to lay babies. As in, lay eggs). Yep. While I feel like I may have nailed the pro-woman mindset with him, I might not have done so well in the biology department. So...
Because girls like dinosaurs. And well, boys like purple.
I just love when parents get fired up about not being able to find the kinds of off-the-beaten-path things their girls are interested in. Because really, that just inspires entrepreneurs to come up with such things and now we all get to reap the benefits. Such is the...
5 gorgeous photo gifts for Mother’s Day that are worthy of the photos
We've always said that some of our favorite Mother's Day gifts are personalized, and well, you can't get more personalized than photos of your own kids and family. Of course, not all photo gifts are created equal. (Sorry, badly printed photo mugs.) That's where...
The hobo diaper bag that keeps you organized when you most need it.
With a new baby joining our family soon, I've been keeping my eye out for a new diaper bag that is stylish enough to work as a handbag when I don't have my kids in tow. But at the end of the day, a diaper bag is still a diaper bag--with all those compartments built in...
Our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks this week from Cool Mom Tech. 1. We think you'll love these 21 unexpected ways to display your photos beyond frames. 2. We put together 15 Instagram tips we think every user should know. Helpful! 3. A new app that might be...
Glassful: The artisanal, indie version of a wine of the month club. About time!
Even though I love wine, I find the experience of selecting wine a little overwhelming. I never remember what I love most, can’t seem to buy the same bottle twice (unless, of course, it’s a wine I didn’t enjoy), and always feel like I’m relying on others to figure out...
Chic women’s rain boots for spring: Staying stylish, not soggy
Go ahead, spring. Rain on my parade. There are so many chic women's rain boots available nowadays that I'd be happy to slosh around in puddles from now until... well, maybe just May. Stylish rain boots may elevate my wet-weather ensemble, but my hair will still be a...